Biopsychology - split brain Flashcards
What is the main function of the left hemisphere of the brain
Language
What are the secondary functions of the left hemisphere of the brain
Analytic thought, logic, language, science and math
What is the main function of the right hemisphere of the brain
Visual motor tasks
What are secondary functions of the right hemisphere of the brain
Holistic thought, intuition, creativity, art and music
What is the corpus callosum
Connects hemispheres and sends info from one to another
What is the cross lateralisation of fingertips test
People with undeveloped or no corpus callosum will have difficulty with this test as they can’t pass sensory info from one hemisphere
What was the procedure for Sperry’s research into the brain
Image/words were projected to pt’s RVF (Proccessed by LH) and the same image/words to the opposite side. In a normal corpus callosum info would immediately be shared between both hemispheres giving a clear picture. If incomplete info could not be shared between hemispheres
What hemisphere is info passed to if seen by LVF
Right hemisphere
What side of the body is controlled if info is sent to the right hemisphere
Left
